Common meaning in English
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Definition
common: normal, frequent, ordinary, regular
Chang is a very common name in China.
We have a friend in common, his name is Chang, I think he was my friend before yours though.
And now Chang will answer a few commonly-asked questions. And now Chang will answer a few frequently-asked, regular questions.
Dr. Chang told me that it's common for men of my age to start losing their hair.
Examples
- "Is that a common American name?"
- "The most common way to become a manager is to be given a promotion, often at the expense of your colleagues who think they deserve the position more than you."
- "This kind of thing is common in rugby."
- "It is also quite common for management positions to be given to friends and relatives of the boss, a practice that is called "nepotism"."
- "This sort of anecdote is becoming more and more common."
- "Woman on cassette tape : Premature ejaculation is a common condition."
- "Studies show that the current "traffic light" labelling system - red, amber and green labels representing the amounts of salt, sugar, and fat - for foods on sale in supermarkets is reasonably common, but not effective enough in reducing obesity."
- "It's becoming a common condition here, due to our increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation."
- "Although I wasn't allowed access to Miss Stake's personal files, I have compiled a short checklist of three of the most common issues in efficiency reviews."
- "Isn't a pizza company a bit common?"
- "Bruno : I see you share a common tongue."
Exercise 1
Warbuckle describes the Delavigne offices as fancy.
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
Warbuckle describes the Delavigne offices as fancy.
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
Excerpt: And since you're always hosting me in your fancy San Francisco offices, I figured that it was my turn to return the favor.
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
This is an incorrect choice. The term "boring" means "uninteresting" or "dull" (ex: the film was really boring, I fell asleep after 30 minutes). "Boring" and "fancy" are not similar in meaning.
This is a correct choice. The adjective "fancy" refers to something that is extraordinary, extravagant or even decorative. It can also refer to something of high quality. Example: That's a fancy silver jacket you are wearing. It must have been expensive! The word "extravagant" refers to something that is elaborate or showy. These two terms are synonymous in this context. In his e-mail, Harold refers to Bruno's "fancy San Francisco offices".
This is a correct choice. The adjective "fancy" refers to something that is extraordinary, extravagant or even decorative. It can also refer to something of high quality. Example: That's a fancy silver jacket you are wearing. It must have been expensive! The word "luxurious" expresses a similar meaning: extraordinary or extravagant. These two terms are synonymous in this context. In his e-mail, Harold refers to Bruno's "fancy San Francisco offices".
This is an incorrect choice. The word "common" refers to something that is ordinary or not unusual. It can also describe something or someone that "has no taste" or is "vulgar". The words "common" and "fancy" are not similar in meaning.
This is an incorrect choice. The word "modern" refers to something related to or created in "recent times". Although a "fancy" office may include "modern" features or designs, the terms "modern" and "fancy" are not synonymous.
This is an incorrect choice. The term "typical" means "standard", "characteristic", or "average". A "typical (perfume)" is one like all the rest. "Typical" and "fancy" are not similar in meaning.
Excerpt: And since you're always hosting me in your fancy San Francisco offices, I figured that it was my turn to return the favor.
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